Olmos Park News
01
Feb
Olmos Park: An Update on Our Forgotten Treasure
This is an update to the The Mismanagement and Neglect of Olmos Creek story previously posted. Photos are at this updated website.
First, St. Luke's Episcopal Church & School, and the City of Olmos Park want to help take back Olmos Park from the offenders. Rev. Read has offered the church as our meeting place for the seminar. Chief Pruitt of Alamo Heights is also glad to get involved. There has been no response from Terrell Hills or Alamo Heights City Managers or Mayors, but hopefully they will join in soon.
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26
Jan
Olmos Park's Alameda Circle eyed for monthly event
Olmos Park leaders seek to talk with residents living around Alameda Circle, which is being considered for a monthly event where residents, especially young children, could bicycle safely for a few hours. (read more).
01
Dec
Merchants breathe new life into OP business collective
Long-standing and newer local business owners are joining forces and making firmer connections with each other to help give the Olmos Park Business Association a clearer direction and more solid footing. (read more).
27
Oct
Something smells in the Olmos Basin
SAN ANTONIO -- The Olmos Basin may look beautiful, but some News 4 WOAI viewers say it smells really, really bad.
"The smell of sewage is overwhelming," Robert Baron told us. "And I looked at the stream and the banks are all stained black, with uh, raw sewage. There's a film floating on the water." (read more and see video).
27
Oct
OP roundabout fixes are coming
Olmos Park will soon apply short-term fixes to its roundabout fountain at Hildebrand and McCullough avenues with an eye toward permanent solutions.
Since the city installed it at a cost of $100,000 in private and public funds three years ago, the roundabout has been the site of car accidents and has fallen into a state of disrepair. Water conservation measures have forced the stoppage of water flow at the fountain, further compounding conditions. (read more).
28
Sep
CPS Energy 2011 LiveGreenFest
Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Olmos Basin Park
@ Olmos Basin Park
This free community event celebrates green living with a focus on businesses and services that can help you live a more eco-savvy lifestyle.
The Parks Foundation, along with sponsor CPS Energy, is pleased to again host the premier event that takes the guessing out of green living, and will put an end to your eco-anxiety, LiveGreenFest 2011. This annual community event geared toward celebrating green living, is produced by the Parks Foundation. (read more).
The Parks Foundation, along with sponsor CPS Energy, is pleased to again host the premier event that takes the guessing out of green living, and will put an end to your eco-anxiety, LiveGreenFest 2011. This annual community event geared toward celebrating green living, is produced by the Parks Foundation. (read more).
22
Sep
Olmos Park EDC application deadline draws near
Interested Olmos Park residents still have until Sept. 30 to apply for a position on the city's economic development corporation (EDC) board.
City Council voted in June to remove all board members following polarized public reaction to the EDC's vision plan for the McCullough Avenue business corridor. (read more).
City Council voted in June to remove all board members following polarized public reaction to the EDC's vision plan for the McCullough Avenue business corridor. (read more).
21
Sep
Volunteer Event - Creekway Cleanup at Olmos Basin Park
Saturday, September 24 · 9:00am - 11:00am
30
Aug
Former high school principal arrested for indecent exposure at Olmos Park
SAN ANTONIO - A former school principal is arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
According to the police report, 63-year-old Kenneth Elton Whiteker was arrested Monday at Olmos Park after exposing himself to an undercover officer. (read more).
According to the police report, 63-year-old Kenneth Elton Whiteker was arrested Monday at Olmos Park after exposing himself to an undercover officer. (read more).
25
Aug
Olmos Park seeks to protect fountain
The city of Olmos Park wants a professional to help suggest how to better protect a roundabout fountain and how to make things safer for motorists who approach the beleaguered traffic device.
City Council voted 4-1 Aug. 18 to have City Manager Mike Simpson seek out an expert, such as a traffic engineer, at a cost not exceeding $5,000. (read more).
City Council voted 4-1 Aug. 18 to have City Manager Mike Simpson seek out an expert, such as a traffic engineer, at a cost not exceeding $5,000. (read more).
28
Jul
Olmos Park council approves EDC procedures
Olmos Park City Council voted July 21 to approve procedures for filling the city's economic development corporation (EDC) board.
Council last month voted to remove all seven EDC members, buoyed by residents concerned with various objectives in the EDC's master plan and vision. (read more).
Council last month voted to remove all seven EDC members, buoyed by residents concerned with various objectives in the EDC's master plan and vision. (read more).
22
Jul
Woman's Slaying Unsolved 20 Years Later
Valerie McPherson Murdered In August 1991
OLMOS PARK, Texas -- On Aug. 5, 1991, Valerie McPherson, 32, went for a morning jog along Contour Drive in Olmos Park.Pushing a stroller with her baby daughter inside, the local mother was attacked and stabbed nine times by an unknown assailant. (read more and watch video).
OLMOS PARK, Texas -- On Aug. 5, 1991, Valerie McPherson, 32, went for a morning jog along Contour Drive in Olmos Park.Pushing a stroller with her baby daughter inside, the local mother was attacked and stabbed nine times by an unknown assailant. (read more and watch video).
13
Jul
Teacher Charged With Indecent Exposure
53-Year-Old Kelly Reed Arrested Monday
SAN ANTONIO -- A San Antonio Independent School District teacher was arrested after an incident at Olmos Park.Police said 53-year-old Kelly Reed was taken into custody Monday and charged with indecent exposure. (read more).
SAN ANTONIO -- A San Antonio Independent School District teacher was arrested after an incident at Olmos Park.Police said 53-year-old Kelly Reed was taken into custody Monday and charged with indecent exposure. (read more).
12
Jul
San Antonio I.S.D. speech therapist charged with indecent exposure
A San Antonio Independent School District speech therapist was arrested Monday for allegedly exposing himself to undercover police officers. (read more).
30
Jun
It's a boxcar – and a cupcake shop in Olmos Park
The owners of One Cute Cupcake Boutique are sprinkling more than 70 new flavors of cupcake deliciousness on the Olmos Park area as the doors to their unique train boxcar cupcakery opened June 15.
"The cupcake shop that's on a train, that's us," said Maritza Verazzi, chief executive officer. (read more).
"The cupcake shop that's on a train, that's us," said Maritza Verazzi, chief executive officer. (read more).
24
Jun
Olmos Park EDC members sacked
A contentious, three-hour Olmos Park City Council meeting June 16 culminated in the removal of all Olmos Park Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board members.
Council's 4-1 vote highlights tensions that remain in the community over the EDC's controversial master plan and vision for McCullough Avenue and a survey that showed mixed feelings about a variety of recommended objectives. (read more).
Council's 4-1 vote highlights tensions that remain in the community over the EDC's controversial master plan and vision for McCullough Avenue and a survey that showed mixed feelings about a variety of recommended objectives. (read more).